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New York International Gift Fair: Sustainability - What It Meant and What it Means - Part II
APPAREL: LAYETTE (continued) KEE-KA Homebase: Brooklyn, NY DESIGNERS: Amy Schrader and Yaron Litwin Sizes: NB to 18 months; Wholesale prices: $5-$32.50, Gift basket $72.50 (no minimum) Respect for the earth is the guiding theme behind every new product in this planet-friendly collection.
Outstanding product: The designers have taken their popular organic cotton layette wear and created this multi-piece gift set in a reusable tin. The baskets are available in coral with a cupcake motif for girls and in chocolate with a friendly monkey for boys. Tel: 718-302-9665 E-mail: Sales@kee-ka.com
LUCKY WANG Homebase: New York, NY DESIGNER: Emily Wang Sizes: NB to 6 years; Wholesale price for kimono: $32 Wang launched her collection with a few playful kimonos. They've evolved since then into elegant pieces that can do double duty as a dress-up piece or loungewear.
Outstanding products: This cotton kimono, in two gorgeous colorways, has the pebbly surface and sheen of heavy silk. You don't need to search further if you're in the market for a special gift. Tel: 212-229-2900 E-mail: Luckywang@mac.com
WRY BABY Homebase: Mooresville, NC DESIGNERS: Kelly and David Sopp Sizes: NB to 12 months; Wholesale prices: Approximately $19 The Wry Baby collection is for children and children at heart.
Outstanding product: With the new "Instant Urbanite," "Instant Rock Star," and "Instant Rich Kid" one-pieces, you can forgo all those life lessons, art classes and even the trust fund. So easy! Tel: 704-660-6955 E-mail: Wholesale@wrybaby.com
URBAN SMALLS Homebase: Santa Fe, NM DESIGNERS: Troy Klith Wholesale prices: $9.50 for a pack of six The many fans of this collection return season after season for Klith's always evolving organic goods printed with slightly edgy yet not provocative slogans.
Outstanding product: These bamboo fiber one-pieces incorporate a silky hand with great color and fun motifs. The boxes, too, make attractive store displays. What more do you need? Tel: 877-519-5498 E-mail: Troy@urbansmalls.com
SOZO Homebase: Unionville, CT DESIGNER: The Sozo design team Sizes: NB to 24 months; Wholesale prices: $5-$15 Buyers who look for boldly colored cotton sets adorned with playful animal, floral and fruit appliqués have found their collection.
Outstanding products: These five-piece sets made of beefy cotton knit reflect the designers' playful aesthetic. Tel: 203-266-0701 E-mail: Customersupport@sozousa.com
TWO OWLS Homebase: Seattle, WA DESIGNER: Mona Anastas Sizes: 3 months to 6 years; Wholesale prices: $11-$16 Anastas' beautifully colored collection of organic cotton knit pieces feature unique motifs. The images are outlined with machine stitches. The delicate lines have the feeling of a fine pen and ink drawing.
Outstanding product: This air balloon adds whimsy to a comfy T-shirt. Tel: 206-624-2182 E-mail: Samira@shoptwoowls.com
SLEEPWEAR: BAMBINI CARINI Homebase: Cedarhurst, NY DESIGNERS: Rena Herskowitz Sizes: 3 months to 3 years; Wholesale prices: $8-$39 What's the buzz word for 2009? Personalization. Herskowitz's collection of sophisticated bibs, sleepwear and blankets make a perfect canvas for names and initials.
Outstanding products: Cotton sateen is the ideal choice for these elegant "Evening-at-The-Plaza" pajamas and reversible robe. Tel: 516-374-3201 E-mail: Info@bambinicarinionline.com
UNIQUE APPAREL GIFTS: THE BABY BUNCH Homebase: Pottstown, PA DESIGNER: Bryony Boxer Sizes: NB to 6 months; Wholesale prices: Extra Large bunch $50, baby nest $10 Retailers adore the unique Baby Bunches and want more of them. Boxer grants their wish with new extra large bouquets.
Outstanding product: The new supersized floral groups, available in three baby-appropriate colors, offer a variety of cotton tees, one-pieces, bibs and even a blanket. Tel: 877-456-2229 E-mail: Sales@thebabybunch.com
WALL DÉCOR: TREE BY KERRI LEE Homebase: Long Eddy, NY DESIGNER: Kerri Lee Wholesale price for growth chart: $42 While High Tech gear has made our lives easier in so many ways, electronic devices possess little charm. That's why Lee's vintage-inspired clocks, keepsakes, and now growth charts are such a find. They do things the old-fashioned way, and they're lovely too look at as well.
Outstanding product: When folded, the hand painted wooden Growth Chart makes an attractive piece of wall art. Open it and it's a low-tech ruler for tracking a little one's growth. Tel: 845-887-6165 E-mail: Info@treebykerrilee.com
DIAPER BAGS, TOTES, LUNCH BOXES: LOUNGEFLY Homebase: Chatsworth, CA DESIGNER: The Loungefly design team Wholesale price for lunch box: $5.50 Skulls are the reigning motifs at Loungefly, a collection of subversive bags, tees and accessories.
Outstanding product: There are lots of candies to choose from with these 70s-style lunch boxes yet they're not too sweet. Tel: 818-718-5600 E-mail: Orders@loungefly.com
JEWELRY AND ACCESSORIES: MY PERENNIAL Homebase: Chicago, IL DESIGNER: Jen Hopwood Wholesale prices: $6 Hopwood's collection of felt hair accessories, "brooches", and tees blend whimsical felt motifs with a modernist's sense of design and color.
Outstanding product: The layers of felt that make up this little puppy is hand-cut and embellished with hand-secured glass beads. Joining the gang are bears, pandas, bunnies, kittens and other animal pals. Tel: 917-623-9423 E-mail: Wholesale@myperennial.com
Originally published March 3, 2009
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